PTSO Newsletter – October 2018

Newsletter Contents:

Counseling

Counseling

Counselors will be hosting a night to help families complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application on October 10 from 5-7pm in the Monarch High School Library on a drop-in basis. Both the student and parents should be present as financial information from both parties is necessary to complete the application. What to Bring: Laptops, Social Security Numbers or Alien Registration Number, FSA ID (can be created night of if need be) 2017 Tax Information, Information about assets, Driver’s License Number, List of colleges student is applying to.

PSAT

The PSAT Test will take place on SATURDAY, October 13th. Room assignments will be sent out by 10/11.

Daniels Fund Scholarship Application

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. It is a “last dollar” scholarship that pays toward tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous educational expenses. Scholars may attend any nonprofit accredited school in the United States. For more information, visit www.DanielsFund.org/Scholarships. Application is open from October 1 – November 29.

Boettcher Scholarship

The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship provides a four-year annually renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado to any in-state institution. Applicants are chosen based on superior scholastic ability, evidence of leadership and involvement, service to community and school, and outstanding character. Information can be found at https://boettcherfoundation.org/colorado-scholarships/. Application closes November 1.

Jump Start College

The next Jump Start College will take place on October 26th. These events take place in the Monarch High School Post Grad Center ALL DAY and are opportunities for seniors to get answers to their questions about the college application process. Seniors should come in during lunch or during an off period. Student can ask questions on topics such as how to order transcripts, requesting letters of recommendation, beginning the scholarship search, finding a college fit, using Naviance in the college search and application process, etc.

Senior One-on-One Meetings With Your Counselor

Seniors can come to the counseling office to schedule a meeting with their counselor to discuss post-secondary plans, college application questions or other important issues.

ICAP Lessons

Monarch Counselors are going into 9th through 11th grade classrooms to talk with students about ICAP and help them update their plan. Students will learn about ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan) and the incredible tools available at their disposal through Naviance. According to the CDE: The intent of the ICAP policy is to ultimately decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates by assisting students in developing and maintaining a personalized postsecondary plan that ensures readiness for postsecondary and workforce success. An ICAP should be designed to assist a student and his or her parent or legal guardian in exploring the postsecondary career and educational opportunities available to the student, aligning course work and curriculum, applying to postsecondary education institutions, securing financial aid and ultimately entering the workforce.

We will work with students to develop a 4 year plan, complete interest and career inventories, and explore career and college options. Students and parents can access Naviance through the counseling website. Parents/Guardians can obtain log in information by contacting their assigned counselor or calling the counseling office at 720-561-5634.

BVSD Online Courses

BVSD Online is a District program offering online courses to students enrolled in Boulder Valley School District. Students can choose supplemental, extension and remedial courses.

Important Dates and Deadlines for 2018-2019:

Fall Term Full Courses
Registration is now CLOSED

Fall Term Credit Recovery Courses
Now through 10.26.2018 Registration Window Open for Session 2*

Enrollment takes place approximately 2 business days after registration and payment.

Sports

Sports

Monarch’s co-ed fall program is fielding five squads this season: Varsity X and Y, JV A and B, and a Rookie team. Both Varsity teams are undefeated so far. We’re grateful for some incredible female talent this year! We have the Monarch Invite Tournament coming up 10/13-14, some players will be headed to a tournament in Provo, Utah on 10/26, and the State Tournament happens 11/10-11. Ultimate leagues are single sex in the Spring season and practices and informational meetings will take place in February 2019. For more information contact Head Coach Fin Waugh, finwa@comcast.net or Team Manager Tam Dalle Molle, tamdallemolle@gmail.com.

The Monarch Boys Soccer team will celebrate Senior Night on Thursday, October 11th beginning at 5:30pm. Please join us to honor our seniors as they take on Rocky Mountain for the final home game of the season. The JV team plays at 4:00pm and the Varsity game kicks off at 6:00pm and includes a performance by the MOHI Poms team at halftime.

While the Varsity team (3-0-4) got off to a strong start with early season wins against Smoke Hill and Aspen, the last few weeks have been challenging as they faced some of the strongest teams in the state. Check out the great write up in BoCoPreps here. They are looking to turn it around with the final home games against Fossil Ridge (10/9) and Rocky Mountain (10/11).

On a bright note, the JV (1-2-3) and the C teams (2-1-2) have had success in the first half of their seasons and are looking to end strong.

Coyote Student Credit Union

Coyote Student Credit Union

Raising Money Smart kids does not happen by accident. Plan to join Premier Members Credit Union during International Credit Union Month (October) and get your family on the Road to Savings.

Parents can save money on their financing – mention LIFE (Loan Interest for EducationTM) and Monarch HS when you apply or refinance, and PMCU gives Monarch PTSO a portion of the loan earnings they receive.

Encourage your student(s) to join the Coyote Student Credit Union to learn to save, manage their money, and use credit responsibly. They can earn up to $25 just by using their debit card. Ask for details.

Bestselling author Dr. Micahel Gurian, one of the world’s foremost gender experts, discusses his groundbreaking book Boys & Girls Learn Differently! that clearly demonstrated how the distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents methods to educate our children based on brain science and neurological development and helps parents gain understanding and ideas to support their children’s academic success.